Sourcing Coordinator

CV-Library

£30,000–£35,000 a year

Birmingham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This sourcing coordinator role supports the commercial team with product procurement, supplier liaison and inventory management tasks. The work involves obtaining pricing for customer quotations, processing orders on the ERP system and maintaining accurate supplier data to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Best for

Experienced sourcing, purchasing or commercial administrators

Non-negotiable

Previous experience in a sourcing, purchasing, procurement or supply chain support role required.

Worth knowing

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 1:30pm.

What you need

Required

  • Sourcing administration

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisational skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Attention to detail

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Problem-solving

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Industrial product knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft 365

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • ERP

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • Quotation support

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Tender support

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Commercial project support

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Inventory management knowledge

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Acumatica

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Your day-to-day

  • Source products and pricing

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Process customer quotations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage ERP system data

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor customer enquiries

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support supplier management

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…te.Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience within a Sourcing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain support role.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Full job description Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Contract: Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am - 1:30pm Start Date: Immediate Start Available About the Role We are recruiting for a Sourcing Administrator to join a growing business operating within the industrial consumables, inventory management and supply chain solutions sector. Supporting the Sourcing Manager and wider commercial team, you will play a key role in sourcing products, obtaining supplier pricing, supporting customer quotations and tenders, and ensuring enquiries are processed efficiently and accurately. This position is ideal for someone with strong administration, purchasing, sourcing or commercial support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building relationships with suppliers. This is a critical hire, and we are specifically looking for someone seeking a long-term career opportunity. The business is looking for a committed individual who can grow with the organisation and become a key part of the team. Key Responsibilities Support the Sourcing Manager with sourcing and commercial activities. Obtain costs and supplier information to support customer quotations and tenders. Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to source products and obtain the best available pricing. Load manually received orders onto the ERP system. Ensure customer quotations are completed accurately and returned within agreed timescales. Research suitable product alternatives where required. Monitor and action customer enquiries. Maintain supplier and product data within the ERP system. Support vendor classification and supplier management activities. Monitor pricing accuracy and identify cost-saving opportunities. Work closely with procurement, customer service and commercial teams. Ensure sourcing information and quotations remain accurate and up to date.Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience within a Sourcing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain support role. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365. Experience working with ERP systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of industrial products, consumables, manufacturing, engineering or distribution environments. Desire to secure a long-term career opportunity.Desirable Skills & Experience Experience using Acumatica ERP. Previous experience supporting quotations, tenders or commercial projects. Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, MRO, distribution or inventory management sectors. Knowledge of supplier sourcing and product procurement processes.What's On Offer? Permanent opportunity with a growing business. Immediate start available. Face-to-face interview process. Long-term career progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Exposure to sourcing, procurement and supply chain best practices.Apply Now If you have experience within sourcing, procurement, purchasing or commercial administration and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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